Why Florida Keratoconus Patients Travel to Maryland for Expert Care

At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we’re proud to be a trusted destination for patients traveling from Florida in search of advanced, personalized keratoconus care. With over 50 years of combined experience, our nationally recognized specialists have helped thousands of patients achieve clearer, more comfortable vision—even after other treatments or doctors have failed.

Patients from Florida often tell us the trip to Maryland is more than worth it. That’s because we offer something rare: a concierge-level approach to keratoconus care, using advanced diagnostics and highly customized scleral lens designs—including wavefront-guided and impression-based technologies—to restore functional vision when other solutions fall short.

We understand how frustrating keratoconus can be, especially when your vision remains blurry despite multiple lenses, surgeries, or even cross-linking. That’s why we take the time to fully understand each patient’s unique case, educate them on their condition, and build a treatment plan designed for long-term success.

Many of our Florida patients come to us after exhausting local options. They’re searching for care that prioritizes outcomes over volume, precision over guesswork, and people over protocols. Our Maryland-based practice delivers exactly that—and more.

Whether you’re from Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or anywhere in between, our team is here to help you experience the clarity and independence you’ve been hoping for.

Let us show you why so many Floridians trust Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland with their vision.

At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we proudly provide advanced, customized treatments for keratoconus to patients who travel from Florida and beyond. Whether you’ve been told “nothing more can be done” or are simply not satisfied with your current vision, we offer cutting-edge solutions that improve clarity, comfort, and long-term outcomes—without the need for surgery in most cases.

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL) is a groundbreaking treatment for keratoconus that strengthens the cornea and halts the progression of the disease. This minimally invasive procedure involves the application of riboflavin (vitamin B2) eye drops to the cornea, followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) light. The interaction between riboflavin and UVA light increases the collagen cross-links within the cornea, enhancing its stability and rigidity. CXL is particularly effective in the early stages of keratoconus and is a crucial step in preserving vision and preventing the need for more invasive treatments, such as corneal transplants.

Specialty Contact Lenses Designed for You
Our specialty is custom-designed contact lenses for keratoconus, which often deliver dramatically better vision than what many patients experience with traditional lenses. Florida patients travel to our Maryland office for access to advanced technologies such as:

• RGP Lenses: Rigid Gas Permeable lenses provide a durable, stable fit, maintaining shape on the eye to correct the irregular corneal surface of keratoconus, offering sharp, clear vision.
• SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses: These combine a rigid center with a soft lens perimeter, offering the clarity of RGPs with the comfort of soft lenses.
• Scleral Lenses: Larger in diameter than traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, providing excellent comfort and stable vision.
• Scan-Based Scleral Lenses: These lenses use corneo-scleral topography to map the shape of the eye in three dimensions. This detailed scan allows for incredibly precise fittings, resulting in exceptional comfort and vision quality.
• Custom Wavefront Scleral Lenses: These lenses incorporate wavefront technology to correct not just basic refractive errors, but also higher-order aberrations (HOAs), such as coma and trefoil, improving both sharpness and contrast.
• Impression-Based Scleral Lenses:  Ideal for highly irregular or post-surgical eyes, these lenses are made from a mold of your eye’s exact contours—similar to a dental impression—offering a true custom fit when other lenses fail.
• PROSE Lenses: Customized prosthetic devices that help maintain a healthy ocular surface and improve vision.
• EyePrint PRO Lenses: Tailored specifically to the unique contours of the patient’s eye, offering a precise fit for those with highly irregular corneas.

Why Florida Patients Choose Us

Our practice is known for concierge-level care, precision lens fitting, and deep keratoconus expertise—not just in Maryland, but across the U.S. Many of our patients travel from Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and other parts of Florida because they simply haven’t found the same level of results or attention elsewhere.

Individualized Treatment, Not One-Size-Fits-All

We take the time to listen to your history, review your past lenses and test results, and design a care plan that fits your unique lifestyle and vision goals. Whether you’re seeking better night driving, reading clarity, or overall comfort, we’re committed to helping you get there.

Equipped with the Latest Technologies

From wavefront aberrometry to impression-based scleral lens molding, our diagnostic and design process ensures the most accurate fit and best possible vision. For patients who have failed elsewhere, this often means a dramatic improvement in their daily life.

Your Journey to Better Vision Starts Here

We know that traveling from Florida to Maryland is a big step—but for many of our patients, it’s been the most important step in reclaiming their vision and independence.

Call (410) 469-7111 to schedule your free consultation and learn why so many Floridians trust Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland with their care.

Our commitment to personalized care is unmatched. Our keratoconus team is world-renowned for their expertise, unwavering commitment to superb patient care, passion, and education in providing personalized eye care. We have earned the reputation as the “Doctor’s doctor” among our peers. Hear directly from our patients with keratoconus and discover the difference our dedicated care can make in their lives.